As she gulped down all of the potion. Dian backed away. His breathing a little husky.
" She is like.. straberry". He murmured as he touched his lips.
" Oh? So... You like straberry ?" The system commented with a teasing tone.
" Hmm.. You can say that." Dian spoke his tone casual. A smile tugging his lips. He groaned a little as a blinding light enveloped the woman laying infront of him.
His hands instinctly covered his eyes. As the light dimmed, Dian let his hands loose down. His eyes scanning the woman.
Her wounds healing, marks diminishing, a shine coming in her light green hairs and then she shudderd.
'uh' she groaned as she tried to move. Her eyes flickered, then opened.
For a while she didn't speak anything, her eyes scanning her surroundings. As her eyes fell on Dian, her expression changed.
" No !" She screamed. "P-please ! Please... d-don't.. hit me anymore... ". She pleaded, covering herself with her hands and legs.
Dian looked towards her for a moment he didn't speak anything. He knew she needs a little time. But her eyes.... Fear.
Her eyes were filled with fear. Fear to be hot by that whip, Fear that she will sink in that dark prison, Fear that no one will come save her, Fear to be left all Alone...
" Hey". Dian finally spoke, his voice soft with a gentle touch. " Look, you are safe now. Okay ? So, Don't worry". He gave her a heartful smile.
She hesitated first, her posture relaxed a little. Her hands uncovered her face as they relaxed beside her. " R-really ?"
Dian stood and carefully sat beside her. " Yes, nobody's gonna hurt you anymore". He spoke as he wrapped his one arm around her shoulder.
She stiffened, her body stiffening instinctly as their body came in contact. She relaxed as she felt a soothing warmth coming from Dian.
They both sat thier like that for a while, her head resting upon Dian's shoulder. Dian's both hands wrapped around her now.
Until Dian asked. " So, what's your name. If you don't mind me asking".
" My name is Dian by the way. Dian Skyster".
She stirred, her lips parting. " M-my name is Gianna, Gianna Measter". She answered.
" Y-you are so warm.. ". She murmured as she rubbed her cheeks against Dian's shoulder.
" Hm? What ?" Dian asked not hearing her clearly.
Gianna eyes shot open as she realised what she just uttered. A blush crepts on her cheeks as she tries to push Dian away.
Dian sensing her soft hands pushing him, releases his hands wrapped around her. " You okay now ?"
" Hm. B-but i think I–". Before she could speak further.
Growl !
A growl fills the room, Dian's eyes shot towards the source. Gianna.
Her face turns red, she looks down on her lap, her hands clutching her stomach softly.
" Hmm, it is time for dinner". Dian spoke as he looked towards the window. " You need a bath first. I'll call the maids ".
As he was about to call the maids.
" W-wait". Gianna spoke.
" Hm? What is it ?"
" D-did you save me ?" Gianna asked. Well.., she had a idea but she wanted to be sure.
" Yeah, that's me". Dian spoke with a gentle smile.
Gianna blushed, she looked downwards as her mind ran wild. D-d-does t-that mean he was the one who kissed me ! She thought.
When the first drop of Rejuvenation Elixir reached her stomach, her consciousness returned.
She could feel something warm, soft touching her lips. And she realised what that thing was but unable to move she just laid there.
Her eyes peaked towards him, exactly his lips. T-they were sweet.... Aaahhh ! What am I thinking !
She tried to focus and looked down again but her body betrayed her. Her eyes again taking a peak on Dian.
Lean muscular physique, tall, with broad shoulders. Black shining hairs, brown crystals like eyes, perfect jawline with sharp facial features and a shine on his face.
" H-handsom... " She uttered. She didn't realise that she said that loud.
Dian looked towards her but didn't speak anything. Instead, he stood.
" Let's go ". He spoke as he have her a hand.
Gianna with still flushed cheeks took his hands.
With that both left the room. Making their way towards the hall, with hand in hand. T-they are warm... Gianna thought as she looked towards their interlocked hands.
Her heartbeat raced, a faint blush on her cheeks and without realising a smile tugged her lips.
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When they reached the hall. Dian ordered some maids to take care of Gianna and get her ready.
Gianna hesitated at first but after Dian reassured her she left with the maid.
Now, Dian sat on the sofa in the middle of hall. His eyes trailing the blue screen infront of him.
" Shouldn't you give me this from the starting ?" He asked.
" Host, these are based on the events and your performance. I don't have control over it ". Teh system answered.
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[ Ding! ]
[ Mission - Rescue The Third Princess of Elves
Duration - 65 minutes
Rewards - Eye of Perception, 250 L.P
Penalty - 1. In case mission failed, Host wouldn't get the chance to obtain Eye of Perception again. 2.He would always be in danger ]
[ Status - Completed ! ]
[ Distributing rewards..... ]
[1. Eye of Perception - Host can see other profile. Illusions wouldn't work on you, your eyesight has been improved. Host can also see what other's can't.
2. 250 L.P ( Host, you have already used them in advance)
Balance - 0 L.P ]
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Dian felt an agonizing pain in his eyes. His both eyes shut immediately. He fell on the floor.
'aah!'
He fell on the floor, a growl escaped his mouth as he tried to hold his screams with his one hand on mouth.
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After some time, the pain started fading away. Dian's whole body covered in sweat, his breathing fast as he laid on the floor.
With slow motion, he opened his eyes. He struggled at first, as he recalled the pain form before.
His eyes flickered, the opened slowly. W-what is this ? . Dian thought as a blue screen floated infront of him the moment his opened.